Winter Care Tips For Pets

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Winter is a time when mercury drops and the
chill in air becomes unbearable. It is time to protect our four legged pets.
Here are some tips to follow.

Winter Care Tips For Pets

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Keep Pets Protected:Pets are very sensitive to
cold weather. It is best to keep them indoors with your family. Never expose
them to cold breeze. Some dogs like being outdoors. For those, you can provide
a draft-free shelter that is big enough to allow the dog to sit and lie down.

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Cats Need Additional Care: Cats and small wildlife are
attracted to warm engines of parked cars and may snuggle under the vehicle. To
avoid hurting them, bang the car's hood to scare them off before switching on
the engine.

Wrap Your Pets Warm:Buy the right size warm
clothes for your pets from the pet shop and wrap them warm. It will keep them protected
from winter's chillness. Birds, rabbits and other caged animals can be
protected using a shawl.

Naturally Warm:Thick fur keeps dogs and
cats naturally warm. Do not shave off their fur during winter time.

Warm, Cozy Bedding: Avoid your cats and dogs
sleeping on the floor. Appropriate bedding and mattress will keep them cozy and
place them in a warm spot.

Protect the Paws:Salts that are used to melt
snow and ice tend to irritate the pads of pet's feet. It is always good to wipe
off the paws with damp cloth.

Keep Away from Antifreeze:The sweet taste of
anti-poison attracts pets. Keep them away as it is a deadly poison.

Keep the Room Heater
Unreachable:It is important to keep
pets away from heaters as they may get a burn on contact.

Lots of Food and Water:Make sure that your pet
has enough water to drink cause keeping warmth consumes a lot of energy. Check
every 2 to 3 hours to replace fresh water.

Winter Health Check-up:If your pet experiences
joint pains or is prone to arthritis, it is advisable to consult the
veterinarian for health supplements and other medication for winter.

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